The soybeans and water go into the large funnel, called a hopper, and then into a grinder-cooker beneath where they are ground to a fine powder and injected with high pressure steam. The soy cow will produce enough soy milk that some can be sold to support the machine, while the remaining milk is given away. The machines are a primary source of protein for more than 3,000 seniors and children in municipalities surrounding Lima, the capital of Peru. Both the soy milk and bread are...

winter wheat areas has not been favorable for harvesting,'' said Chikako Inoue, an analyst at futures broker Taiheiyo Bussan co. ''But for corn and soybeans, it's a different story as there's been little rain. Only about 11 percent of the winter wheat crop had been harvested as of June 17, compared with the 20 percent average for the previous five years, the U. Corn and soybeans also gained. It forecast exports in the marketing year beginning in July at 2.5 million tons. The contract rose...

There is a growing body of research suggesting that the isoflavones in soy, for example, can help lessen the effects of inflammation resulting from some diseases or conditions. Obviously you want to prevent the inflammation, but if you can not, the question then becomes, Are there things that can be done through dietary changes that would help us reduce the amount of inflammation and its consequences? That has been my main interest, looking at these bioactive food components mostly right...

Minneapolis wheat will be a follower of the Chicago and Kansas City wheat prices until harvest is over and spring wheat begins to price in growing conditions. The June acreage report should be a major market mover as the USDA will update seeded acreage for this year. Of course, good growing conditions during this summer and the USDA will begin to add yield potential back into the balance sheets and ending stocks will grow and prices will fall. The spring wheat crop is in the ground and is...

Seed treatment is an option to protect soybeans from grubs, but it is not the final solution, he said. Army worm larvae later this year can add turf grass and ornamental crops to their diets, he said. Bailey said there are 2 billion named insects in the world and entomologists estimate another 8 to 10 billion are yet to be identified. It is easier to kill white grub worms in August and September in lawns and this timing could be beneficial in crop fields, he said. There also can be 100 to...